Six arrested in connection with prison officer murder at Kasoa

The police have arrested six suspects in connection with the brutal lynching of Lance Corporal Gideon Adu Boakye, a prison officer stationed at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.

The dreadful incident occurred on September 29, 2024, at Kasoa Iron City.

According to the Ghana Prisons Service, the arrested suspects include four females and two males.

The suspects have been remanded as investigations into the killing continue.

Lance Corporal Adu Boakye met his untimely death while visiting his relatives in Kasoa.

According to sources, Gideon was attacked about 100 meters from the roadside, stabbed, and his lifeless body dumped in a nearby gutter.

Residents who heard his pleas reported that the assailants showed no mercy.

Meanwhile, the Prisons Administration is working closely with the police to uncover the full circumstances behind the attack, while they have vowed to ensure justice is served.

In a statement, the Prisons Service condemned the act of “instant justice” and cautioned the public to report suspicious activities to the authorities rather than taking matters into their own hands.

They cautioned that such actions often lead to harm against innocent people.

The Service has extended condolences to the family and friends of the slain officer and urged all prison officers to remain calm as steps are being taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.